Magistrates Court Fines Eight Individuals for Online Job Scams Targeting Barbados Nationals
Background
On February 7, 2023, eight individuals, including three women, were charged with involvement with a scam syndicate offering non-existent jobs on Facebook at a condominium unit in Jalan...
Government Reviews Proposals to Regulate Social Media and Combat Online Scams
Background
The Malaysian government is reviewing proposals to amend digital-related laws to regulate social media and combat online scams and fraud. This move comes as a response to the rising...
Scams on Facebook: Deputy Communications Minister Warns of Fake Permanent Residency Offers
Immediate Action Taken by MCMC to Address Scams
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is taking immediate action to address scams on Facebook offering permanent resident (MyPR) identity...
Malaysian Authorities Request Removal of 249,268 Pieces of Content from Facebook
Efforts to Combat Online Scams and Gambling
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has requested Facebook to remove a total of 249,268 pieces of content this year, with a...
TikTok Commits to Cooperation with Malaysian Authorities to Address Cyberbullying and Online Scams
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Announces Cooperation Agreement
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that TikTok has given assurance that it will forge cooperation with...
